BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

By peridot728

Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of our favorite quick and easy meals any time of year! Perfect for lunch, or an easy weeknight dinner with salad and loaf of french bread. The best part is that this broccoli cheese soup is ready in 20 minutes start to finish!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 cups fresh broccoli
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1-1/2 cups light cream
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese
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Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from spendwithpennies.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add chicken broth, broccoli and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.

Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.

Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.